Integrated Transition Support

Through a holistic care approach, the Society will facilitate inter-agency supports to fast-track individuals who suffer PTSD and moral injuries related to Occupational Stress Injuries. Our goal is to help each person regain his/her self-confidence and dignity, to become productive and valued members in the community.

Victims in Critical Need

These men and women are in critical need of professional and peer support to help regain their self-confidence and dignity. The Centre will provide a focal point for the integration of services by key supporting agencies, as well as other non-profit organizations in order to provide efficient care through improved coordination and collaboration.

Center for Victims

The Centre will welcome individuals, men and women who need a sanctuary of last resort when their situation seems dark and hopeless.

One Soldier's Story of PTSD

Rollie Lawless demonstrates true bravery by sharing an intensely personal tale of what it means to be afflicted with PTSD. His is a compelling tale of how his actions that were motivated by the highest ideals lead to unforeseen consequences. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Rollie was deployed to Primostin, Croatia (former Republic of Yugoslavia) in the winter of 1994. He retired from the Canadian Forces 3B medical release after 20 yrs service in 2002.

Honouring Our Heroes - Donation

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 11:54

On Monday, October 02, Ken W. Hoffer, President of the Society of Atlantic Hereos and Rollie Lawless, Director of Veterans Outreach had the pleasure to meet with Josh Cochrane and his mother Anne to receive a generous donation of $1000.00. Josh also presented a montage of photos showing him with various veterans (photo of Rollie included) that he supports. Josh was recently awarded a bursary at the Prince’s Youth Service Awards ceremony in Toronto. He has graciously donated a portion of those proceeds to help with the Society's PTSD campaign. You can read up on his award on the following link. http://www.princescharities.ca/news/2017-princes-youth-service-awards-winners-announced/ Josh is an active humanitarian in his community - helping his friends who are suffering from cancer related illnesses. He also serves as an international advocate for autism and is a strong supporter of veterans + continue reading

Certificate of Appreciation

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 11:24

Above is the Certificate of Appreciation that was presented to Ken Hoffer by Barbara Adams MLA Cole-Harbour - Eastern Passage. Presented on the 21st of Oct in recognition of SOAH's outstanding commitment to Veterans and First Responders and all those who are suffering from and suffering PTSD.+ continue reading

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The Society of Atlantic Heroes (SOAH)

Is a regional non-profit society that will provide veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and community first responders with a safe haven to help facilitate their rehabilitation from serious personal challenges that are a direct result of Post Traumatic Stress Disorders related to Occupational Stress Injuries.

The SOAH Will Establish

A model Transition Support Centre of Excellence that will host a framework of support services to deliver holistic care to veterans who are homeless, veterans who are at-risk of a broken home environment, and facilitate support(s) to the families who are directly affected by the challenges faced by their loved ones.

30% of returning service personnel are traumatized

It is estimated that up to 30% of returning service personnel are traumatized following active combat in Afghanistan or other campaigns. According to the latest statistics from the DND, our armed forces have lost more personnel to suicide than were killed in combat in Afghanistan. That is tragic and shameful situation